35 Christmas Cheesecake Recipes
Christmas is the perfect excuse to bring out all the really indulgent desserts, and I do love a good cheesecake! There are so many lovely flavors to choose from at this time of year, from gingerbread and peppermint to chocolate, cranberry, and eggnog. I think cheesecake makes a great Christmas dessert too, especially when you’ve already got enough going on in the kitchen without worrying about making something complicated.
I’ve put together 35 Christmas cheesecake recipes with a bit of everything. There are some really pretty cheesecakes that would look lovely on the Christmas dinner table, along with mini cheesecakes, cheesecake bars, and plenty of no-bake options. Some are packed with traditional Christmas flavors, while others are just really delicious desserts that I’d happily eat at any time of year!
One of my favorite things about cheesecake is that you can make it as simple or as fancy as you like. You could go all out with a big festive cheesecake for Christmas Day or make a batch of little individual ones for a party or family get-together. I’ve included lots of different ideas here, so hopefully you’ll find a few you fancy trying this Christmas.
1. Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
This is such a fun cheesecake to make for Christmas! It’s rich and creamy with all those lovely sugar cookie flavors, and the Christmas sprinkles and little cookies on top make it look so festive. I love how pretty it looks without needing to do anything too fancy.
GET THE RECIPE2. Mini Santa Cheesecakes
These are so cute with their little strawberry Santa hats and mini marshmallow trim! They’re a fun one to make for Christmas, and I love that everyone gets their own little cheesecake. They’d look lovely on a Christmas dessert table too.
GET THE RECIPE3. No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
I love all the gingerbread flavors at Christmas, and this cheesecake is such a delicious way to enjoy them! It’s lovely and creamy with a crunchy, spiced gingersnap crust, and those little gingerbread cookies on top finish it off nicely. Even better, there’s no need to turn the oven on!
4. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake
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If you love those little Christmas tree snack cakes, this is a fun way to turn them into a proper Christmas dessert! It’s rich, creamy, and packed with that familiar vanilla cake flavor.
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This one’s a bit different from your usual cheesecake, combining two lovely desserts in one! You’ve got the creamy cheesecake filling, comforting bread pudding, and tart cranberries to balance out the sweetness. I think it’s a lovely choice for Christmas, especially if you fancy something a little different from the usual desserts.
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The pretty red and white swirls make this one look so Christmassy! It’s got that lovely peppermint flavor that goes so well with creamy cheesecake, and the candy cane decorations give it a fun festive finish. I’d definitely be tempted to have a slice of this after Christmas dinner!
GET THE RECIPE7. Peppermint Cheesecake
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You really can’t go wrong with peppermint at Christmas, and it works so well in a rich, creamy cheesecake. The minty flavor helps cut through the sweetness, so it doesn’t feel quite as heavy as some desserts. I’d happily have a slice of this with a cup of coffee after Christmas dinner!
GET THE RECIPE8. Baked Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
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Chocolate and peppermint are such a good combination, especially at Christmas! This one has a lovely creamy filling with plenty of chocolatey goodness and that refreshing minty flavor running through it. It’s a proper indulgent dessert, and I think it would look gorgeous on the Christmas table.
GET THE RECIPE9. No-Bake Coffee Cheesecakes with an Oreo Twist
If you’re a coffee lover like me, these little cheesecakes are definitely worth trying! The coffee flavor goes so well with the chocolatey Oreo base, and they’re lovely and creamy without being too sweet. I like that you can make them without any baking too, especially when the oven’s already busy with Christmas dinner!
GET THE RECIPE10. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
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The combination of sweet white chocolate and slightly tart raspberries is so good! This cheesecake feels a little bit special without being too over the top, and the raspberries add such a lovely pop of color. It would make a gorgeous dessert for Christmas Day, especially if you fancy a change from all the peppermint and gingerbread flavors.
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Cranberries are such a lovely addition to Christmas desserts, and their slightly sharp flavor works really well with the sweet, creamy cheesecake. I love the gorgeous red color they add too! This would be a lovely one to bring out after Christmas dinner, and it makes a nice change from all the chocolate desserts.
GET THE RECIPE12. Baked Cranberry and Orange Cheesecake
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Cranberry and orange is one of those flavor combinations that always reminds me of Christmas. The tangy cranberries and fresh orange work really well together, especially with the rich, creamy filling. I think this would be a lovely alternative to Christmas pudding if you’re after something a little different this year.
GET THE RECIPE13. Biscoff Cheesecake
I’m a big fan of Biscoff, so this is one of those desserts I find hard to resist! It’s packed with that lovely caramelized cookie flavor, with a creamy filling and a crunchy cookie base. It might not be a traditional Christmas dessert, but I’d happily make room for a slice on Christmas Day!
14. Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes
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These little cheesecakes have all those lovely festive eggnog flavors, with a hint of nutmeg and a rich, creamy filling. They’re made in the air fryer too, which is handy when you’ve already got a million things cooking in the oven at Christmas! I like the idea of serving individual desserts so everyone can just help themselves.
GET THE RECIPE15. Eggnog Cheesecake
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If you love the flavor of eggnog, this is another lovely way to enjoy it in a Christmas dessert! It’s rich and creamy, with those warm, comforting spices that just seem to belong at this time of year. I’d serve this with a little whipped cream on the side and a nice cup of coffee.
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These little cheesecakes are a lovely grown-up treat for Christmas, with the classic festive flavor of eggnog and a splash of bourbon. I love that there’s no baking involved, especially when there’s already so much to do in the kitchen! They’re just the right size for a little something sweet after a big Christmas dinner.
GET THE RECIPE17. Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake
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That gorgeous red velvet color makes this such a good choice for Christmas! You’ve got the lovely chocolatey flavor of Oreos mixed with rich, creamy cheesecake, which sounds pretty irresistible to me. It’s definitely one for the chocolate lovers, and I can imagine it disappearing quite quickly from the Christmas dessert table!
GET THE RECIPE18. No Bake Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a winner in my house, and adding Oreos into the mix makes it even better! This is a really indulgent cheesecake with a lovely creamy filling and plenty of chocolatey cookie flavor. There’s no baking involved either, which is always a bonus when you’ve got enough to be getting on with at Christmas!
19. Gingerbread Peanut Butter Cheesecake
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I wouldn’t normally think to put gingerbread and peanut butter together, but it’s such a lovely combination for Christmas! The warm gingerbread spices go really well with the nutty peanut butter flavor, and the creamy cheesecake brings it all together. It’s a fun change from the usual festive desserts, especially if you love peanut butter as much as I do!
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I do love a dessert you can cut into little squares and put out for everyone to help themselves to! These have all the lovely creaminess of a cheesecake but are much easier to serve, especially if you’ve got a house full of people at Christmas. They’re a nice option for a festive dessert platter alongside all the cookies and other treats.
GET THE RECIPE21. Instant Pot White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
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White chocolate and peppermint are such a lovely combination at Christmas, and this cheesecake sounds like a real treat! It’s creamy, sweet, and has that lovely minty flavor running through it. I like that it’s made in the Instant Pot too, so you can leave the oven free for all the other Christmas cooking.
GET THE RECIPE22. Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifles
These little trifles are a fun way to serve cheesecake without having to cut everyone a slice! They’ve got that lovely pumpkin spice flavor, with creamy layers that make them feel like a proper treat. I think they’d look really cute lined up on the Christmas dessert table, and you can make them in individual glasses so everyone gets their own.
GET THE RECIPE23. Pecan Pie Cheesecake
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If you can’t decide between pecan pie and cheesecake at Christmas, why not have both? I love the idea of that creamy cheesecake with a sweet, nutty pecan topping. It’s definitely a rich dessert, but Christmas is the time for a little indulgence, isn’t it? I’d only need a small slice, although I’d probably end up going back for more!
GET THE RECIPE24. Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
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Salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors, especially when it’s paired with crunchy pecans! The little bit of salt stops the caramel from being too sweet, and it all goes so well with a rich, creamy cheesecake. This is the sort of dessert I’d have to save some room for after Christmas dinner, even if I was already full!
GET THE RECIPE25. Baileys Cheesecake
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Baileys always feels like a bit of a Christmas treat, doesn’t it? That lovely Irish cream flavor works so well in a rich, creamy cheesecake, and it’s a nice one to serve when you’ve got family or friends coming over. I’d be very happy with a slice of this and a coffee after Christmas dinner!
GET THE RECIPE26. Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
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That crunchy caramelized sugar topping is what makes this one a bit special! I love the idea of cracking through it with a spoon to get to the smooth, creamy cheesecake underneath. It’s a lovely combination of two classic desserts, and I think it would be a real treat to bring out on Christmas Day.
GET THE RECIPE27. Pistachio Cheesecake
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Pistachios make such a nice change from the usual chocolate and peppermint Christmas desserts. They’ve got a lovely nutty flavor that works really well with creamy cheesecake, and I love that pretty pale green color too. It’s a little different, but I think that’s part of the appeal when you’ve already got so many traditional treats on the table!
GET THE RECIPE28. Mint Oreo Cheesecake
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Mint and chocolate are always a good combination, and those crunchy Oreo cookies make it even better! This is the sort of cheesecake that would go down really well with the chocolate lovers in the family. The mint gives it a lovely fresh flavor too, which is quite nice after a big Christmas dinner when you’re already feeling full!
GET THE RECIPE29. Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
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There’s something about chocolate and cherries together that feels a little bit special, especially at Christmas. The rich chocolate flavor goes so well with the sweetness of the cherries, and adding creamy cheesecake into the mix sounds delicious! I’d definitely be tempted by a slice of this, even after a big Christmas dinner.
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Sometimes you just can’t beat a good old-fashioned chocolate chip dessert! I love how you get little bits of chocolate in every bite, along with that lovely creamy cheesecake filling. It’s nothing too fancy, but that’s probably why it would go down so well with the whole family at Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE31. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
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If you’re a Nutella fan, I think you’d struggle to resist this one! The chocolate hazelnut filling goes so well with the crunchy Oreo crust, and it’s just the sort of rich, indulgent dessert I love at Christmas. No baking needed either, so it’s one less thing to worry about when you’re busy getting everything ready.
GET THE RECIPE32. Turtle Cheesecake
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There’s a lot to love about this one if you’ve got a sweet tooth! Chocolate, caramel, and crunchy pecans all together with a creamy cheesecake filling sounds pretty amazing to me. It’s definitely on the indulgent side, but I think Christmas is a good excuse to enjoy a dessert like this!
GET THE RECIPE33. Mini New York Cheesecakes
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You really can’t go wrong with a classic New York-style cheesecake. These little individual versions are lovely and creamy, with that familiar rich cheesecake flavor that everyone knows and loves. I like that you can dress them up with different toppings too, so everyone can choose their favorite at Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE34. Mini Mascarpone Cheesecakes
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Mascarpone gives these little cheesecakes such a lovely creamy texture, and I think they’re a nice change from a traditional cheesecake. They’re just the right size for a little treat after Christmas dinner, especially when everyone’s already eaten far too much!
GET THE RECIPE35. Sugar Free Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
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I love all the warm spices in gingerbread, especially around Christmas, and they work so well with a creamy cheesecake filling. These little bars are a lovely option if you’re trying to cut back on sugar but still want to enjoy something festive. They’re easy to cut into smaller portions too, which is handy when you’ve already got plenty of Christmas treats to choose from!
GET THE RECIPEI hope you’ve found a few Christmas cheesecake recipes you’d like to try! There are so many lovely flavors to choose from, and I think I’d struggle to pick just one. I’d love to know which one catches your eye, especially if you’re planning to make cheesecake for Christmas this year!
